Memorial Day Weekend

Anyone that knows my family knows that we grew up on popcorn.  My mom buys my dad a 50-pound box of popcorn kernels every year, and sometimes that isn't even enough.  There are plenty of funny stories in my family that revolve around popcorn.  So it surprised me when I found out that Scott was the ultimate popcorn kid growing up!!  I didn't know until after we were married, and when I found out I realized that we were destined to be together for more reasons that one.  

Over Memorial Day Weekend we went to Evanston, and Scott's mom made some popcorn.  We had put Duncan to bed, but he was not having that, so we got him up for a little while longer.  We joked that he smelled the popcorn and didn't want to miss out on the party, but I think it really may have been just that.  If he has a bowl of popcorn he's a happy guy, and if he doesn't think he has enough, he'll start eating out of your bowl, so watch out!

I love that he doesn't even look at the bowl when he's reaching in.  This is the first time he ever actually had a bowl of his own, so I guess it was just instinct!

While we were there, we went out to the State Park to see the bison.  There were even some new babies out there, and some of the bison came right up to the fence.

We especially liked this guy's bangs...Lol I don't know who cuts his hair, but it is amazing.

Some of my siblings went to E-Town for the weekend too, and my sister's baby, Kate, and Duncan were having a great time together.

Duncan's Birthday Party

I know that I already did a post about Duncan's birthday, and I should have done it all in one, but the pictures were in two different places soooooooo, because I'm lazy, you get another one   :)

The first few are actually extras that I found from Duncan's birthday Day, not the party Day.  

On the way to the zoo (see that post here), we stopped at A & W because Duncan's mom likes hamburgers.

Later that night we took Scott's dad to Texas Roadhouse with us.  Duncan and Kevin kept fighting over Kevin's lemonade...

Duncan won because he's so cute.

We had Duncan's party at our church building, and I "hid" these dinosaur eggs in the lawn outside.

The kids had a fun time finding them, but opening them was the really exciting part.

All the kids had a different dinosaur baby to take home.

The Dino Dig was a big hit, too.

I made a cake...It was supposed to look like a dinosaur but ended up looking more like a monster.  Haha.  I guess I have the theme for next year's party since I already know how to make weird, ugly monster cakes!!

Duncan must have had higher standards because he didn't really get into the cake.  With a little help he got plenty dirty, but he mostly liked poking a finger or two in at a time and licking the frosting off.

His cousin, Steven, was MORE than happy to help him with it though   :)

After the cake I took his clothes off so he wouldn't get blue frosting all over his toys and everyone else.  (Note to self:  Bring an extra set of clothes when neon blue frosting is involved again.)

I just love his face in this one:

You know you're from Wyoming when you get a bull from one set of grandparents and a horse from the other...

He was so happy opening all of his presents.  He didn't know what to do with himself when we got home and he had so many new things to play with!

Despite the Monster/Dino cake debacle, Duncan's birthday was a huge success, thanks to all of our family that came to celebrate with us.  Duncan is so lucky to have all of you in his life!  And for those of you that weren't able to make it, we missed you....and MOVE CLOSER!!!    :)

GO Utes!

I found this cute U of U polo and couldn't resist.  The size was 18 months, but it was WAY small, so we didn't get much use out of it, unfortunately. 

And here's another picture of Duncan later in the day helping out!  This time he was trying to help Scott and his dad with some plumbing.

Golf

I don't think there is a question in anyone's mind about who Duncan's father could be.  Not only is he a ringer for Scott, his favorite sport is, by far, golf.  Oh, you want proof?

He will sit and watch golf for as long as it's on television.  These pictures are from a few months ago, but just last Sunday Duncan was sitting watching golf with Scott on our bed, and he sat and cuddled him for almost an hour (which is unheard of, unless there's popcorn involved.  But that's a different story.)

These next pictures are from another day, because you might need more than just one witness.

Love those boys.  So much.

Home Improvement

We had to paint a lot when we first moved into our new house.  We actually still have a lot to do, but progress has kind of slowed down....Duncan loves to help with pretty much anything, so he thought he would give painting a try.  

He really does love to help.  When I'm putting his toys away he almost always helps me put things in bins, and when I'm putting the laundry in the dryer he picks up socks that drop on the floor and throws them in the dryer.  Yesterday, I was sweeping, and he picked up the dustpan and tried to pick up my pile of crumbs and things.  

Missing Dad

Two or three months ago, Scott was travelling for work.  He went to Mexico for a few days and then later in the week he went to Texas.  In between while he was home, but at work for the day, Duncan decided he wanted to go with Dad the next time he decided to leave.

When Scott got to Texas he found a little block (probably the one you can see in the first picture) from Duncan.  I guess he didn't want his Dad to forget him while he was away.  What a sweetheart.

Duncan's First Steps!

About a week before his birthday, Duncan took about five steps while we were painting his new room!  Then, when Scott got home from work we tried to get him to walk some more for Dad.  As you can see, he kind of did....And then he refused to walk at all for two more months.  He's just now starting to walk all over  the place!

Easter 2012

Easter is my favorite holiday.  I think it mostly has to do with being able to find fun little surprises and all the candy, but I've always liked it.  I remember when I was really small, my dad and all my brothers and sisters would help me to find "treasures" in the yard that the Easter Bunny left.  It was always the most exciting thing to find a bag of candy in a bush or a fun little toy by the shed.  

As I've gown older I've realized the significance of Easter, and it's only made me love it more.  I'm so thankful for our Savior, Jesus Christ who died for us, but who was also resurrected for us so that we can live again with our Heavenly Father.  I know without Him we would not be able to return to live in God's presence.  

This year for Easter, Scott was the Easter Bunny.  We picked out some fun things for Duncan, but his favorite things were the Easter eggs.  We still have a few in the diaper bag and mixed in with his toys that he loves to pop open by biting them when he finds them.  Sometimes I put cheerios or goldfish in them so there's a fun surprise when he gets them open.  

Scott surprised me with this juicer for Easter!  I had been wanting one for a really long time, so it was a great surprise.  I've only used it a couple of times though.........I can't get into the groove for some reason!

 So, Happy (late) Easter from Duncan and the rest of the Fiebs!  Hope yours was as fun as ours.

Grandma's House

This is a random trip to Evanston...I can't even remember what we were there for, but this is a video of Duncan playing the piano with my mom.  I think they were both in heaven!

And Duncan couldn't stop looking at the dog, Teddy.

I'm pretty sure feelings were mutual.